Barryscourt Castle, Cobh
#5 among attractions in Cobh


Facts and practical information
Barryscourt Castle is a castle located in eastern County Cork in southern Ireland, close to the town of Carrigtwohill. ()
Admission Free
Barryscourt Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St Colman's Cathedral, Fota Wildlife Park, Cork Golf Club, Cobh Heritage Centre.
4 miSImposing cathedral made from graniteSt Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
101 min walk • St. Colman's Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon on the skyline of Cobh, Ireland, a town steeped in maritime and emigrant history. This neo-Gothic cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Colman, dominates the town's elevated backdrop, offering an...
2.3 miSWVast park with exotic animals and plantsFota Wildlife Park, Cork
59 min walk • Fota Wildlife Park, a verdant oasis situated on the scenic Fota Island in the city of Cork, Ireland, is a renowned zoological park that beckons nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Established in 1983, this park has become an integral part of Ireland's wildlife...
4.1 miWGolfCork Golf Club
104 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Little Island in Cork, Ireland, Cork Golf Club stands as a prestigious emblem of the region's sporting landscape. Designed by the renowned golf architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie in 1927, this golf course is a testament to the fusion of natural...
4.2 miSWSpecialty museum, Museum, Maritime museumCobh Heritage Centre, Cobh
108 min walk • The Cobh Heritage Centre is a museum located in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland. It is attached to Cobh railway station. The "Queenstown Experience", located at the centre, has mostly permanent exhibitions of Irish history.
4.2 miSWChurch, Gothic Revival architectureCobh Museum, Cobh
107 min walk • The Scots Church is a former Presbyterian church in Cobh, Ireland. It is today a museum, the Cobh Museum, which tells the history of the town.
3.3 miSWCemeteryOld Church Cemetery, Cobh
84 min walk • The Old Church Cemetery is an ancient cemetery on the outskirts of the town of Cobh, County Cork, Ireland which contains a significant number of important burials, including a number 3 mass graves and several individual graves containing the remains of 193 victims of the...
4 miECity hallNew Midleton Distillery, Midleton
102 min walk • The Midleton distilleries complex is situated in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. It is owned by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard.
2.2 miSWForts and castlesBelvelly Castle
56 min walk • Belvelly Castle is a 14th or 15th-century tower house in County Cork. It is situated next to the small village of Belvelly, opposite and overlooking the only road bridge connecting Fota Island to Great Island.
4.2 miS 3.6 miEMonuments and statuesKindred Spirits Sculpture, Midleton
92 min walk • Kindred Spirits is a large stainless steel outdoor sculpture in Bailick Park in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland.
4.1 miSLighthouseSpit Bank Lighthouse
106 min walk • The Spit Bank Lighthouse close to Cobh in County Cork, Ireland is a screw-pile lighthouse which marks a shallow bank in the navigable channels of lower Cork Harbour. The platform was built by the blind Irish engineer Alexander Mitchell, with the lighthouse itself designed by George Halpin.